by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how USA ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #427 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 409 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 427 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $374 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from USA in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USA does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in sociology from USA. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.